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Cardiac Pathologies Flashcards

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

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Characterized as an abnormally hypertrophied left ventricle (over 15 mm) that causes physical obstruction of blood flow and diastolic dysfunctions

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) S&S

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  • fatigue
  • exertional dyspnea
  • chest pain
  • syncope or near-syncope
  • increased left ventricle impulses
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Treatment

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  • referral
  • 12-lead ECG & chest x-ray
  • echocardiogram
  • blood work for genetic markers
  • discontinue athletic participation for at least 1 month to confirm diagnosis
  • restrict participation from contact sports
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Athlete Heart Syndrome

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  • normal adaptation to training
  • long term aerobic and anaerobic exercise can lead to cardiac hypertrophy of the left ventricle
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Athlete Heart Syndrome S&S

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  • can have ECG similar to HCM
  • possible heart murmur due to increased volume and faster flow (louder with squatting / quieter with standing)
  • fatigue
  • exertional dyspnea
  • chest pain
  • syncope or near-syncope
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Athlete Heart Syndrome Treatment

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Decondition for 3 months and repeat ECG and echocardiogram to compare results

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Sudden Cardiac Death

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unexpected death due to cardiac issued

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Commotio Cordis

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Sudden blunt force trauma to the chest often causing sudden cardiac death in absence of cardiac damage (impact occurs during repolarization)

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Commotio Cordis S&S

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sudden collapse

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Commotio Cordis Treatment

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CPR and AED

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Marfan Syndrome

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A hereditable disorder that affects connective tissue (heart, lungs, eyes, arms)

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Marfan Syndrome S&S

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CV:
- ascending aortic dilation
- aortic dissection
- aortic regurgitation
- mitral regurgitation
- mitral valve prolapse
- abdominal aortic aneurysm

Ocular:
- superior lens discoloration
- flat cornea
- elongated globe
- retinal detachment
- myopia
- bulging eyes

Skeletal:
- anterior chest deformity (pectus excurvatum)
- scoliosis
- thoracic lordosis
- tall skinny stature
- hypermobile joints
- high-arched palate

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Marfan Syndrome Screening Criteria

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  • wingspan greater than height
  • moderate kyphoscoliosis
  • heart murmur of mild systolic click
  • fam hx of Marfan syndrome or sudden cardiac death before 40 y/o
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Myocarditis

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Inflammation of the myocardium (often due to enteroviral infections)

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Myocarditis S&S

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  • generalized viral illness
  • fever
  • constitutional symptoms
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • vomitting
  • dyspnea
  • palpitations
  • syncope
  • exercise intolerance
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Myocarditis Treatment

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immediate referral

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Myocarditis Athletic Participation

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  • 30% are able to return to activity if there are no diagnostic issues after 6 months of removal from sport
  • physical activity can trigger cardiac arrest
  • should never participate with fever
  • ill athletes should be discouraged from participation
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Mitral Valve Prolapse

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Mitral valve (between the left atrium and left ventricle) does not close properly resulting in regurgitation of blood back into the left atrium

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Mitral Valve Prolapse S&S

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  • chest pain
  • heart palpitations
  • dyspnea
  • syncope
  • click murmur (Barlow’s)
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Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment

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  • immediate referral
  • holt monitor
  • anti-arrhythmic treatments may be needed in symptomatic patients
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Mitral Valve Prolapse RTP

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sport participation is allowed if asymptomatic and cleared by cardiologist

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Acute Myocardial Infarction

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“Heart Attack”
- diminished blood supply to the heart causing irreversible cell damage or death

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Acute Myocardial Infarction S&S

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  • angina
  • dyspnea
  • syncope
  • pale/clammy skin
  • epigastric discomfort
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Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment

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Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Rare arrhythmic condition caused by ventricular pre-excitation from an accessory pathway
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Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome S&S
- Chest Pain - difficulty breathing - tachycardia - atrial fibrillation
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Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome Treatment
- slow accessory pathway with medicine (beta blockers of calcium channel blockers) - cardiac catheterization with ablation (surgical removal) of accessory pathway
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Hypertension
high blood pressure
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Hypertension S&S
- typically asymptomatic - headaches - vision issues - exercise intolerance
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Hypertension Treatment
- stop smoking - diet control - alcohol moderations - exercise prescription - ACE inhibitors for active patients
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Blood Pressure Categories
Normal = less than 120/less than 80 Elevated = 120-129/less than 80 Stage 1 Hypertension = 130-139/80-89 Stage 2 Hypertension = 140+/90+ Hypertensive crisis = 180+/120+
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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
Catabolic destruction and degeneration of skeletal muscle accompanied by leakage of myoglobin and muscle enzymes into the vascular system - due to acute or chronic muscle breakdown
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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis S&S
- muscle weakness - muscle pain - hematuria - myoglobinuria
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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Treatment
Immediate Referral
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Sickle Cell Trait
Genetic defect of hemoglobin resulting in sickle-shaped red blood cells
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Exertional Sickling
most common when exercise is high intensity and has short or small amounts of recovery between drills
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Sickle Cell Trait S&S
- muscle weakness - intense muscle pain/cramping - rapid breathing, but normal pulmonary exam - athlete "slumps" to ground
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Sickle Cell Trait Treatment
- Stop activity and activate EMS - check vitals - administer high flow oxygen (non-rebreather) - cool athlete - inform HCP at hospital of sickle cell status
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
occurs when a blood clot becomes lodged in a vein (leading to venous block)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis S&S
- throbbing/cramping pain - limb swelling and edema - limb redness/discoloration - hard or "cauliflower veins" - veins TTP - (+) homan's sign
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment
- Immediate Referral - avoid applying pressure - no activity or treatment - watch for S&S of pulmonary embolism
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Pulmonary Embolism
Blood clots block the pulmonary blood vessels
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Pulmonary Embolism S&S Red Flags
- dyspnea - chest pain - history of symptoms - recent travel/prolonged sitting - fatigue - exercise intolerance - hemoptysis (coughing blood)
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Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- immediate referral - 3 months of anticoagulation meds - temporary removal from activity while being treated
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Anemia
Decreased RBC or hemoglobin
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Anemia S&S
- fatigue - dizziness - headache - decreased performance - tachycardia - dyspnea - tachypnea - pallor - craving crunchy foods - bruise easily
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Anemia Treatment
- refer - participate as tolerated - lifestyle adjustments
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